Vice President, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization Development at African Development Bank - AfDB

Reference: P1605-011BL

Duties and Responsibilities

• The Vice President, Private Sector, Infrastructure and Industrialization (VP, PSII) will accelerate investments in critical infrastructure and will champion and create the conditions for rapid industrialization.
• S/he will support countries to improve their business and investment environments; to drive private sector development; to enhance manufacturing capacity and participation in global value-chains; and to develop and promote intra-regional trade. 
• The VP, PSII will bring senior leadership experience in the private sector with a deep knowledge of infrastructure and financial market development in Africa.

Selection Criteria
Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• This role reports to the President and requires a minimum of 15 years of proven leadership and relevant experience; an advanced degree in a related field of study is also required.
• Fluency in English and/or French, with a working knowledge of the other language is required.